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Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry

Richmond, VA

Dental Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

1 out of 10

How you think you did?

9 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

7 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Name 3 good qualities and 3 bad qualities about yourself.
What was the toughest time in your life?
Why did you choose to dental assist during your year off instead of attending graduate school?

What was the most interesting question?

I see your file in front of me. Tell me things about yourself that are not in here.

What was the most difficult question?

What was the toughest time in your life?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Open file

Was this interview in-person or virtual?

No responses

Where did the interview take place?

At the school
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

9 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

7+ hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?

< $100

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Friends or family

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

No responses

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

7 out of 10

What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?

5 out of 10

What are your comments on where you stayed?

No responses
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

9 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

9 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

Read my personal statement, SDN, talked to first year students I knew

What impressed you positively?

The clinic and how soon students were able to have clinical experience. The staff/student relationship was amazing. Also, all the students seemed to love the school and get along, which made you want to be part of the atmosphere.

What impressed you negatively?

The location and knowing how much out of state tuition is.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

The interview was so laid back and not stressful at all! I wish I had known how relaxed it was ahead of time.

What are your general comments?

No responses

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses